Buffalo NY

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW: Law enforcement received a call around 8:38am on April 28th after reports of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven on the 2700 block of Niagara Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller said that a black male threatened a store clerk at knife point before fleeing the store on foot […]

Limited to 50 entries, the Buffalo Poker Run opened registration yesterday and—according to a post on the Western New York Powerboat Association Facebook page—is “filling up filling up fast.” The Lake Erie event is set for August 7-8.. The Buffalo Poker Run has five stops. Photo...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New Yorkers went to the Kenan Center in Lockport on Sunday to shop all things local at Rustic Buffalo’s “Cinco de Mayo Sip and Shop” event. Over 150 local artisans set up shop inside the center to showcase homemade items. From clothing to home decor, people were able to shop […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local yoga studio hosted the “Women Mean Business” vendor market at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, where over 40 women-owned businesses participated. Community members came out to show their support for local entrepreneurs. “It’s all about community and women feeling welcomed and safe,” Katy Dusharm, event organizer, […]

Third-party firm hired to scrub negative coverage of Croft's DWI arrest sought removal of published reports Starpoint Central School District Superintendent Dr. Sean Croft is leaving his position after reaching a mutual agreement with the district's Board of Education. District officials announced that Croft's departure will take effect May 1st with Maureen Braunscheidel appointed to […]

EAST AURORA, N.Y. — We already knew which artists would visit Knox Farm State Park to play this year's Borderland Music + Arts Festival. Now, we know who's going to take the stage on each of those three days in September. Alabama Shakes will headline Day 1, Jack White...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man will serve 25 years in prison in connection to a deadly shooting that happened roughly two years ago. Timé J. Thomas Jr., 32, was sentenced Thursday morning to the maximum term of 25 years to life in prison. The charges stem from a shooting that occurred around 8:50 p.m. on April 26, 2024.

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Women Mean Business Vendor Market at Niagara Arts& Cultural Center. Local vendors, one-of-a-kind goods, and 50/50 raffle. 10am – 2pm. Alexander James at Hamburg Brewing...

This year marks 50 years of Juneteenth celebrations in Buffalo, bringing thousands together at MLK Park to honor Black history and resilience with vibrant festivities and community spirit.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Program is taking steps this month to try and prevent the spread of rabies in raccoons here in Western New York. Starting Monday, helicopters will be distributing the oral rabies vaccine in select areas of Erie and Niagara counties. The baits are a little […]